IRC Global Health Security Coordinator Jobs 2023 – Kenya NGO Jobs. IRC Kenya looking for “Global Health Security Coordinator”. Applicants with a Degree in Veterinary medicine may apply on or before 22 March 2023.
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) is a global humanitarian aid, relief, and development nongovernmental organization. Founded in 1933 as the International Relief Association, at the request of Albert Einstein, and changing its name in 1942 after amalgamating with the similar Emergency Rescue Committee, the IRC provides emergency aid and long-term assistance to refugees and those displaced by war, persecution, or natural disaster.
IRC Global Health Security Coordinator Jobs 2023
The IRC has published a job vacancy announcement on 09 March 2023 for qualified Kenya’s to fill in the vacant post of Global Health Security Coordinator to be based in Nairobi, Kenya.
| Recruiter | International Rescue Committee (IRC) |
| Position | Global Health Security Coordinator |
| Location | Nairobi, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | Degree in Veterinary medicine |
| Experience Required | At least 5 years |
| Application Deadline | 22 March 2023 |
IRC Job Vacancy 2023
Position summary: The GHS coordinator provides coordination and technical support for the implementation of interventions related to Global Health Security Agenda (GHS) portfolio of CGPP in Kenya, specifically focusing on technical areas of zoonotic disease detection, prevention and response. He/she will ensure that the work is of the highest quality. As required, the GHS coordinator will work with the implementing NGO staff, headquarters-based and country GHS partners and stakeholders in strengthening community-based disease surveillance in five project counties. He/ She will meet regularly with USAID Mission and other GHS partners to disseminate information on activities, learn about new developments within the GHSA space and meet with relevant stakeholders.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee and facilitate the planning, implementation, and reporting of CGPP project activities in Kenya.
- Under the guidance of the CGPP Secretariat Director, provide on-site technical and organizational development support to the NGO implementing agencies/County One Health mechanisms to strengthen multi-sectoral and multidisciplinary collaboration on community-based zoonotic disease outbreaks.
- Work closely with the CGPP technical lead, USAID Kenya GHS advisor and Secretariat team to help develop, review, implement, and monitor technical approaches and strategies for strengthening the response to community-based zoonotic diseases surveillance and response as related the GHS deliverables, reporting, knowledge management, and learning.
- Work closely with Ministry of Health (MOH), Ministry of Agriculture and Irrigation (MOAI), and other GHS stakeholders at the national and County level and implementing partners to process, analyze and use of One Health/GHS information to improve management, make necessary adjustments, and assess trends.
- Contribute to the analysis of public health, animal health, wildlife, and environmental services to identify vertical and horizontal linkages useful to support community-based zoonotic disease field surveillance, and work collaboratively to maximize efficiencies and cooperation.
- Collaborate with stakeholders for the development, deployment, and implementation of appropriate GHS -CBS tools necessary to improve community-based zoonotic disease surveillance.
Qualification & Experience:
- A Degree in Veterinary medicine with an advanced degree in public health/ animal health/ epidemiology and with experience in working hard to reach and hardship areas like northern Kenya.
- At least 5 years addressing animal and human health threats with at least 3 years in a managerial or leadership position (with practical experience in preparedness and response planning and systems)
- Good knowledge of One Health Concept, GHSA, OIE-PVS, and IHR-2005 principles
- Demonstrated experience in applying One Health approaches to address community-based disease challenges.
- Strong understanding of the Kenya national One Health & community health Strategy.
- Experience with public health programs in developing country context supported by bilateral agencies such as USAID, CDC, and international agencies such as the FAO, OIE, and WHO preferred.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability in consensus building and constructively leading a team.
- Possession of analytical, problem- solving and strategic planning skills
- Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and written/verbal communication skills, including in cross-cultural settings.
- Previous experience working in a consortium and a team player with the demonstrated professional maturity to work with a multi-sector team to deliver combined results.
- Proficiency in MOH, KWLSS information management system, EPI Info, MS Excel, SPSS, GIS, and other data management software and MS Office
- Fluency in English
Other Details
- Contract Type: Full Time
- Selection Process: Interview
- Salary: negotiable
- Application Process: Online
How to Apply IRC Global Health Security Coordinator Jobs 2023
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The Closing Date: 22 March 2023
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
| Particulars | Details Link |
| Job Advertisement | Download |
| Official Website | www.rescue.org |
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